Writing One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Solving an equation means finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the equation to find the total number of items when divided evenly?

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If 8 = m - 12, what is the value of m?

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m = 20.

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What is the solution to the equation 2y = 18?

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y = 9.

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How do you represent a situation where a total is divided equally among a number of groups?

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What equation represents the situation: 'Tara caught three times as many fish this year than last year'?

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5h = 35?

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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate h.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.